Instant Observations: 76ers Suffer Blowout Loss to NBA-Best Cavaliers

The Philadelphia 76ers were blown off the floor on Saturday night, falling to the Cleveland Cavaliers 126-99. Tyrese Maxey finished with 27 points and three assists. Joel Embiid (rest) and Jared McCain (left knee meniscus surgery) were out of the lineup for the Sixers. Darius Garland led the Cavaliers with 26 points, five rebounds and […]

Matt Gregan  •  21 Dec 2024
Instant Observations: Embiid Leaves Game Early, 76ers Suffer Another Loss to Pacers

The 76ers played sloppy basketball, falling to the Pacers 121-107. All attention will be on Joel Embiid, who left the game early after getting hit in the face.

Matt Gregan  •  13 Dec 2024
Instant Observations: George’s 29 Points Leads 76ers to Win Over Hornets

Paul George tied his season-high with 29 points, leading the 76ers to a 110-104 win over the Hornets. The Sixers are now 5-14 on the season.

Matt Gregan  •  03 Dec 2024
76ers Notes: Embiid Slimming Down, Maxey’s Leadership Growth and Other Training Camp Takeaways

Joel Embiid slimming down and Tyrese Maxey’s leadership growth headline the takeaways from the Philadelphia 76ers’ media day and training camp.

Matt Gregan  •  07 Oct 2024
Ricky Council IV is ready to help the Philadelphia 76ers compete for a title in Year Two

  Despite going undrafted in the 2023 NBA Draft, Ricky Council IV was able to find semi-consistent playing time for himself on the Philadelphia 76ers in 2023-24 – appearing in 32 games and averaging 5.4 PPG in 9.0 minutes per contest. And while the 76ers added six-time All-NBA forward Paul George, they also lost Tobias […]

Mat Issa  •  05 Aug 2024
76ers Convert Ricky Council IV’s 2-Way Deal Into 4-Year Contract

Ricky Council IV played well in limited opportunities this season, earning the four-year contract extension he received from the Sixers on Saturday.

Matt Gregan  •  13 Apr 2024
Instant Observations: Maxey Struggles, 76ers Get Steamrolled in Loss to Suns

Tyrese Maxey struggled and the 76ers played poorly in all facets of the game, opening up their West Coast road trip with a 115-102 loss to the Suns.

Matt Gregan  •  20 Mar 2024
Instant Observations: 76ers Blow Double-Digit Lead, Fall to Undermanned Grizzlies

The 76ers blew a double-digit lead, falling to the Grizzlies 115-109. Harris disappeared, Oubre Jr. and Reed had strong showings and more observations:

Matt Gregan  •  06 Mar 2024
Instant Observations: 76ers Fall to Celtics Despite Another Strong Maxey Performance

Tyrese Maxey scored 32 points, but it was not enough to help the 76ers in their 117-99 loss to the Celtics on Tuesday night.

Matt Gregan  •  27 Feb 2024